Following the success of The Assassin‘s series debut last July, Amazon Prime Video has already begun development on the next installment of the hit crime thriller series. It centers around a retired assassin who unexpectedly reunites with her estranged son. This comes ahead of the show’s U.S. premiere on November 20, 2025, exclusively on AMC+.
The first installment has become the streamer’s highest-rated UK original drama of 2025, with Episode 1 garnering 1.6 million viewers. However, according to Deadline, it hasn’t received an official Season 2 renewal order yet. It currently holds a Tomatometer rating of 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 15 reviews.
What do we know about Prime Video’s The Assassin?
The Assassin is written, created, and executive-produced by Harry and Jack Williams (Fleabag, The Tourist). The show stars Keeley Hawes (Bodyguard) as Julie, Freddie Highmore (The Good Doctor, Bates Motel) as Edward, Gina Gershon (Elsbeth) as Marie, Gerald Kyd (Hostage) as Luka, Shalom Brune-Franklin (The Girlfriend) as Kayla, Devon Terrell (Good Cop/Bad Cop) as Ezra, Alan Dale (Dynasty) as Aaron Cross, Richard Dormer (Gangs of London) as Damien, Jack Davenport (Elsbeth) as Sean, and David Dencik (Chernobyl) as Jasper.
“On an idyllic and beautifully remote Greek island, retired assassin Julie lives a solitary life. A hermit for the last 10 years to escape her dark past, her humble existence is interrupted when her son Edward arrives armed with questions about new information on his paternity,” reads the official logline. “Edward battles to find the right time to speak to his frustratingly distant mother, but she manages to avoid the conversation at all costs. When the moment finally presents itself for Edward to confront her, things take a deadly turn, as Julie’s dangerous past finally catches up with her and they are forced to flee the island and go on the run together, testing their dysfunctional relationship to its limits.”
In addition to leading the cast, Hawes and Highmore are also serving as executive producers along with Sarah Hammond, Alex Mercer, Daisy Mount, and Hamish Wright. Meanwhile, Lisa Mulcahy and Daniel Nettheim directed the series. It hails from Two Brothers Pictures (an All3Media company) production in association with All3Media International, ZDF, and Stan.
(Source: Deadline)
